At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships
So that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace.
May God bless you with tears
To shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger, and war,
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and
To turn their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with enough foolishness
To believe that you can make a difference in the world,
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done
To bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.
Amen
A Franciscan Benediction
I really do pray for God to bless me with "foolishness" so that I will be crazy enough to think that I can make a difference in a culture that seems so out of control. I have done some sort of crazy things in my life, but only eternity will tell the impact that I have had on others. Even as I write this blog; crazy as it all seems, maybe someone will read a few words and be encouraged; that would be great. I may never know the impact my life has had, but God knows and thats enough for me.
Please pray for foolishness. It is only foolishness to the ones who do not understand. They are the ones who say that it cannot be done; and they don't matter much.
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